The Tigers came away with a valuable home win in the midst of a serious injury to Annor Boateng
The Tigers, who were up by 16 with 13:03 remaining, had to fight once again down the stretch to secure an SEC victory. Off the back of effective free-throw shooting down the stretch, Mizzou was able to close the door on any comeback victory for Mississippi State in an 84-79 victory.
The wire-to-wire contest didn't bother Mizzou coach Dennis Gates; in fact, he more than embraced this type of matchup.